[NAGDU] Training my own...again.

[S L Johnson]

Vivianna:

Did you contact Pilot Dogs?  They train dobermans.

Sandra Johnson

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From: Vivianna via NAGDU
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 7:33 PM
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Subject: [NAGDU] Training my own...again.

Hello all.
Well, it looks like i will be taking on the job, journey, task, etc.  of 
training my next guide.  I was hoping to go to a school and get a dog but, 
it looks like it will be a year minimum until i get my desired breed.  so, 
tuesday, i am off to look at several 4-5 month old dobermans.  Iâ?Td love to 
hear from those of you who have started from such a young dog some things to 
help me insure a suitable temperament.  I am well aware of the basics and 
these dogs have been used to loud noises, including gunshots and loud 
tractors and other machinery.  the breeder is very willing to work with me 
and is willing to exchange the pup if, after a couple weeks to a couple 
months the pup does not work out.
even at 5 months a pup can learn basic obedience easily and begin the 
sidewalk work that will lead into guiding such as learning to sit patiently 
by my side at curbs, etc.  i have all summer to whip this little bugger into 
a guide.  lol.
i really, really didnâ?Tt want to start with such a young dog but, the 
breeders that i have talked to have said that itâ?Ts very rare that they 
will get a returned dog and, if they do, itâ?Ts because there was some 
problem that i most likely wonâ?Tt want or need to take on.
thanks for any input on this matter.

Vivianna


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